John How (bishop)

John Charles Halland How OGS (16 September 1881 – 22 May 1961) was an Anglican bishop in the 20th century.[1][2]

For the American mayor, see John How.

The Most Reverend

John How

OGS
Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway
Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
ChurchScottish Episcopal Church
DioceseGlasgow and Galloway
In office1938-1952
PredecessorRussell Darbyshire
SuccessorFrancis Moncreiff
Other postsPrimus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1946-1952)
Orders
Ordination1906
Consecration16 November 1938
by Arthur Maclean
Personal details
Born(1881-09-16)16 September 1881
Forest Hill, Kent, England
Died22 May 1961(1961-05-22) (aged 79)
NationalityEnglish
DenominationAnglican
ParentsCharles How & Elizabeth Halland

How was born in 1881 and educated at Pocklington School and St John's College, Cambridge.[3] He was ordained in 1906[4] and began his career at the Wellington College Mission, Walworth. From 1906 he was Lecturer in Hebrew at his old college[5] then Warden of the OGS Oratory House, Cambridge. Following this he was Manchester Diocesan Missioner, then Rural Dean of Liverpool and after that Brighton. He was then elected Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway in 1938.[6] Eight years later he became Primus of Scotland, a post he held until his retirement in 1952. An Honorary Chaplain to the King,[7] he died on 22 May 1961.[8]

His son is the composer and organist Martin How.

References
  1. National Archives
  2. “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  3. "How, John Charles Halland (HW900JC)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  4. "The Clergy List" London, Kelly’s, 1913
  5. Papers of JCHH
  6. "Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
  7. The Times, Tuesday, 21 Jul 1936; pg. 11; Issue 47432; col A "His Majesty's Household Appointments By The King, Full List Of Officers"
  8. "Obituary Right Rev. J. C. H. How Former Bishop Of Glasgow", The Times Wednesday, 24 May 1961; pg. 18; Issue 55089; col D
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded by
John Russell Darbyshire		 Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway
1938 – 1952		 Succeeded by
Francis Hamilton Moncreiff
Preceded by
Ernest Denny Logie Danson		 Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
1946 – 1952		 Succeeded by
Thomas Hannay


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